Photography

With photography, it ultimately boils down to what you want to achieve; the camera is merely the tool. Stunning images can be had with Mobile phone cameras/complact zoom/Bridge, etc. You just have to understand how to get the best out of it. Understanding the difference between light and exposure is probably one of the biggest hurdles to get over. Then, knowing the good light from the bad.

Full Frame sensors (equivalent size to 35mm film) do have advantages, but unless you are going to exploit it fully, I really wouldn't bother. Lugging a FF round for a couple of hours you will certainly know about it. You also have to consider file size. A FF RAW file can be anywhere upwards of 50MP, so you are going to need big HDD's to store and backup your pictures.

Personally, I shoot with an EOS-M Mirrorless as my main camera, and I also have an EOS-750D which I use for other stuff. I have a standard kit lens (18-55mm, f3.5/5.6), a 50mm f1.8, a 70-300mm f5.6 and an old Hellios 44M-4 58mm f2 manual focus lens. I rarely shoot sports or action shots, so I don't need anything quick (high frames per second), but it is great for for landscape, street photography and people shots. My normal street kit, which consists of a body, 3 lenses (18-55mm/50mm/58mm), a spare battery, small flash/diffuser, a couple of filters and a few other bits-n-bobs weighs in less than a 5D MkIII and single EF 24/70mm f2.8 lens. The whole kit is small enough to slip into my shoulder bag and goes pretty much everywhere with me.
 
another vote for mirrorless, recently switched from nikon after 35 years to olympus OMD, dont regret it and my back is very grateful
 
bakerdave76 said:
Great photos , could you recommend a preloved(secondhand) digital camera for a wedding, have been looking at one of these Nikon d3100 but don't know much about them , will be taking a Pentax me super with a few rolls of Ilford xp400 thanks , sorry to hijack thread !
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The X Pro 1 I have cost me around a grand with two bundled lenses when it came out. A decent body is now £200 - £300 So worth a look
 
nimrod said:
We do quite a few cruises mate so basically things that don't move
Landscapes, ancient monuments, views of cities, so maybe some wide angle, I might want to take some of space as well
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You might want to take a look at the Nikon D810.

It's successor (D820) will arrive shortly which means the 810 price is going to start tumbling. It's an excellent camera.

The only thing I would add is to remember that you are buying a system rather than a body. Lens availability and prices is therefore something to consider because as your shooting style and preferences emerge through practice, you will eventually be adding probably 3 or 4 lenses plus a flash unit to your kit.

Also make sure you go to a camera shop and handle the bodies. I have had DSLR's, went to mirrorless and then back to DSLR. Sad though it may sound, I felt far more in tune with the Nikon ergonomics than I ever did with my Canon and Sony kit for example. I agree with the other comments that some of the smaller units like the Fuji pack a hell of a lot in and offer amazing image quality. So the good news is that you have some fantastic options out there depending on what you need, available budget etc.

Hope that helps!
 
One thing I will say is if your camera is going to be used for holiday pictures you will definitely need some way of saving and backing up your files on the move. A laptop and backup drive is a good option (save to the laptop and make an extra copy to the backup drive). An alternative option is a shed load of fast SD cards and HDD with a built in card reader for backup.

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homerdog said:
When you say glass, I assume you mean lenses? Pretentious photography speak, drives me mad!
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This.

I used to be right into my photography, even had some work commissioned, but got fed up with everyone being more concerned with your equipment, than the end product. Made me fuck it right off.
 
Traded in my modest Canon body and lenses for a Fuji XT-20 and it has revitalised my photography. My camera is now something I grab, go and shoot with rather than lugging lots of kit around, trying and often failing to get that 'just right' pic.

Go mirrorless and don't look back.
 
1961_vintage said:
You might want to take a look at the Nikon D810.

It's successor (D820) will arrive shortly which means the 810 price is going to start tumbling. It's an excellent camera.

The only thing I would add is to remember that you are buying a system rather than a body. Lens availability and prices is therefore something to consider because as your shooting style and preferences emerge through practice, you will eventually be adding probably 3 or 4 lenses plus a flash unit to your kit.

Also make sure you go to a camera shop and handle the bodies. I have had DSLR's, went to mirrorless and then back to DSLR. Sad though it may sound, I felt far more in tune with the Nikon ergonomics than I ever did with my Canon and Sony kit for example. I agree with the other comments that some of the smaller units like the Fuji pack a hell of a lot in and offer amazing image quality. So the good news is that you have some fantastic options out there depending on what you need, available budget etc.

Hope that helps!
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Yes very helpful mate
I actually already have an Olympus bridge camera, Stylus 1 but I find it too fiddly
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/olympus_stylus_1_review/
picked up Nikon cameras like the D100 & D70 in cash Converters, I don't want old cameras like those but I do like the feel of the large bodies and I really like dedicated buttons instead of fiddly on screen functions.
I will check out the 810 in a camera shop.
It's mind boggling how many models are on the bloody market :)
 
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Bluemanc100 said:
Mirrorless..... Fuji XT-1 or XT-2

Or take my X-Pro-1 off my hands and I'll buy one of the above

Had a few very good Nikon DSLRs and the Fuji X Range blow them away in terms of picture quality... even on the jpeg setting they are awesome

Here are a few taken in Cuba recently with the X-Pro-1.. the XT range are better still







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Class photos them pal. Are you a professional photographer? If not you should be.
 
m7mcfc said:
Class photos them pal. Are you a professional photographer? If not you should be.
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Far from it.... the Fuji X Cameras really do make a difference... it's not really about the gear either... you need an eye for a photo...

I'd like to think of myself as a keen amateur (drives the missus mad when we are away... I'm always playing catchup because I'm taking photos...)
 
1961_vintage said:
You might want to take a look at the Nikon D810.

It's successor (D820) will arrive shortly which means the 810 price is going to start tumbling. It's an excellent camera.

The only thing I would add is to remember that you are buying a system rather than a body. Lens availability and prices is therefore something to consider because as your shooting style and preferences emerge through practice, you will eventually be adding probably 3 or 4 lenses plus a flash unit to your kit.

Also make sure you go to a camera shop and handle the bodies. I have had DSLR's, went to mirrorless and then back to DSLR. Sad though it may sound, I felt far more in tune with the Nikon ergonomics than I ever did with my Canon and Sony kit for example. I agree with the other comments that some of the smaller units like the Fuji pack a hell of a lot in and offer amazing image quality. So the good news is that you have some fantastic options out there depending on what you need, available budget etc.

Hope that helps!
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I also use the D810 and find it a superb camera.
 
nimrod said:
We do quite a few cruises mate so basically things that don't move
Landscapes, ancient monuments, kids, views of cities, so maybe some wide angle, I might want to take some of space as well
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Can't go wrong with a Nikon D5300 in my opinion. Great all rounder
 
Thanks for all the replies guys
I will delve into the world of mirrorless in my research
Loved the pic of the old lady on the doorstep Bluemanc..
 
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pride in battle said:
Any recommendations of an entry level camera ?
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Depends what you want it for and what your budget is :)

Nikon D3500 is decent, but you need to swap out the kit lens it comes with really.

(Professional photographer - weddings and dogs but not at the same time.... yet)
 
Nethermoor said:
Depends what you want it for and what your budget is :)

Nikon D3500 is decent, but you need to swap out the kit lens it comes with really.

(Professional photographer - weddings and dogs but not at the same time.... yet)
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Under £500 really as its something at entry level, architecture & nature
Thanks :)
 
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